5th Doctor Novelisation

Doctor Who: Snakedance

Geoffrey Beevers reads this novelisation of a terrifying adventure for the Fifth Doctor, Tegan and Nyssa. 
 
The TARDIS arrives on the planet Manussa, about to commemorate its ancient banishment of the evil entity known as the Mara. 
Unbeknownst to the Manussans, the Doctor's companion, Tegan, has become an unsuspecting medium for the Mara. Now she has helped it to return home. 
The Doctor realises that this could mark the spectacular revival of the Mara's reign of terror - but it seems that no-one will heed his warning. 
 
Reading produced by Morrison Ellis. Sound design by James Murray. Executive Producer: Michael Stevens 
 
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Terrance Dicks became Script Editor of Doctor Who in 1968, co-writing Patrick Troughton’s classic final serial, The War Games, and editing the show throughout the entire Jon Pertwee era to 1974. He wrote many iconic episodes and serials for the show after, including Tom Baker's first episode as the Fourth Doctor, Robot; Horror at Fang Rock in 1977; State of Decay in 1980; and the 20th anniversary special, The Five Doctors in 1983. Terrance novelised over sixty of the original Doctor Who stories for Target books, including classics like Doctor Who and the Abominable Snowmen and Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion, inspiring a generation of children to become readers and writers. He died in August 2019, only weeks before the publication of his final Doctor Who short story, ‘Save Yourself’, in The Target Storybook.

1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Doctor Novelisations

Doctor Who The Third Earth Adventures Collection

A further collection of audio novelisations featuring the First, Second, Third and Fourth Doctors in thrilling adventures on Earth. 
 
In Marco Polo, by John Lucarotti, the TARDIS breaks down in Central Asia in the year 1289, causing the travellers to meet an intrepid Venetian explorer. In The War Machines, by Ian Stuart Black, the Doctor senses a powerful and sinister force around London's newly built Post Office Tower. In The Faceless Ones, by Terrance Dicks, the Doctor and his friends are drawn into a web of intrigue and deception at Gatwick Airport. In The Ambassadors of Death, by Terrance Dicks, the Doctor and Liz investigate the disappearance of three astronauts after their space capsule returns to Earth empty. In The Seeds of Doom, by Philip Hinchcliffe, botanical horror is unleashed when an alien pod is unearthed in Anarctica and incubated in the English countryside! 
 
Zienia Merton, Michael Cochrane, Anneke Wills, Geoffrey Beevers and Michael Kilgarriff read these exciting adaptations from the BBC TV series. 
 
Readings produced by John Ainsworth and Neil Gardner. 
Sound design by Simon Power. 
Executive Producer for BBC Audiobooks: Michael Stevens 
 
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4th Doctor Novelisation

Doctor Who and the Destiny of the Daleks

Jon Culshaw reads this classic Target novelisation featuring the Fourth Doctor, as played on TV by Tom Baker. 
 
Landing on an apparently devastated planet, the Doctor and Romana make a horrifying discovery. 
The planet is Skaro, home-world of the Daleks. 
 
The Daleks are excavating in order to find and revive Davros, the scientific genius who first created them. They hope that he will give them the scientific superiority to break the deadlock with their Movellan enemies. 
 
Faced once more with the deadly and seemingly indestructible Daleks, the Doctor's wits and strength are stretched to their very limits... 
 
Jon Culshaw reads Terrance Dicks's 1979 novelisation of the BBC TV serial by Terry Nation, with Dalek voices provided by Nicholas Briggs. 
 
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Reading produced by Morrison Ellis. Sound design by David Darlington. Executive producer for BBC Audiobooks: Michael Stevens

Terrance Dicks became Script Editor of Doctor Who in 1968, co-writing Patrick Troughton&rsquo;s classic final serial, The War Games, and editing the show throughout the entire Jon Pertwee era to 1974. He wrote many iconic episodes and serials for the show after, including Tom Baker's first episode as the Fourth Doctor, Robot; Horror at Fang Rock in 1977; State of Decay in 1980; and the 20th anniversary special, The Five Doctors in 1983. Terrance novelised over sixty of the original Doctor Who stories for Target books, including classics like Doctor Who and the Abominable Snowmen and Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion, inspiring a generation of children to become readers and writers. He died in August 2019, only weeks before the publication of his final Doctor Who short story, &lsquo;Save Yourself&rsquo;, in The Target Storybook.

1st, 4th, 10th and 11th Doctor Novelisation

Doctor Who: The Apocalypse Collection

Whole civilisations are threatened in these four classic TV novelisations featuring the First, Fourth, Tenth and Eleventh Doctors. 
 
In Galaxy Four, by William Emms, the First Doctor, Steven and Vicki find the Drahvins and the Rills engaged in battle on a desolate planet - one that will explode in two days' time. 
In The Ark, by Paul Erickson, the Earth is about to plunge into the Sun and humanity is heading for a new planet, but the Doctor's arrival has a terrible impact on mankind. 
 
In The Armageddon Factor, by Terrance Dicks, the TARDIS lands in the middle of an atomic war. The Doctor, Romana and K9 meet the Marshal of Atrios, whose actions look set to bring about the end of everything. 
 
In The Day of the Doctor, by Steven Moffat, three different versions of the Doctor unite to save Earth, the Universe...and their own soul. 
 
Maureen O'Brien, Peter Purves, John Leeson and Nicholas Briggs read these exciting and action-packed adaptations from the BBC TV series. 
 
Readings produced by Neil Gardner. Sound design by Simon Power. Executive Producer for BBC Studios: Michael Stevens 
 
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Doctor Who: Kinda

Janet Fielding reads this novelisation of an intriguing adventure for the Fifth Doctor and friends. 
On the serene planet Deva Loka, an expeditionary force from Earth is dangerously out of control. It's not only the peaceful race of the Kinda who are at risk. 
 
A gentle stroll in the lush jungle leads the Doctor and Adric to an unexpected confrontation - and puts them at the mercy of a maniac. 
 
But it is Tegan, lulled to sleep by mysterious wind-chimes, who comes closest to a danger than threatens not only her sanity but the existence of the whole planet. 
 
Janet Fielding, who plays Tegan in the BBC TV series, reads Terrance Dicks's novelisation of the television adventure by Christopher Bailey. 
 
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Doctor Who and the Horns of Nimon

Geoffrey Beevers reads this exciting novelisation of a classic TV adventure for the Fourth Doctor, Romana and K-9. 
 
In the great maze of the Powe Complex dwells the dreaded Nimon, a fearsome monster with immense scientific powers. 
 
The Nimon has promised to restore the Skonnan Empire to its former glory. But first it demands sacrifice - youths and maidens from the peaceful planet Aneth. 
 
???????The TARDIS collides with the spaceship delivering the victims, and the captured Romana is condemned to be sacrificed to the Nimon. Aided by the faithful K-9, the Doctor goes to the rescue. In the heart of the maze he confronts the Nimon and uncovers a terrifying plot to enslave the galaxy. 
Geoffrey Beevers, who played the Master in the BBC TV series, reads Terrance Dicks's novelisation of the 1979 TV serial by Anthony Read. 
 
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Reading produced by Neil Gardner/Ladbroke Audio 
Executive producer for BBC Audio: Michael Stevens

Terrance Dicks became Script Editor of Doctor Who in 1968, co-writing Patrick Troughton's classic final serial, The War Games, and editing the show throughout the entire Jon Pertwee era to 1974. He wrote many iconic episodes and serials for the show after, including Tom Baker's first episode as the Fourth Doctor, Robot; Horror at Fang Rock in 1977; State of Decay in 1980; and the 20th anniversary special, The Five Doctors in 1983. Terrance novelised over sixty of the original Doctor Who stories for Target books, including classics like Doctor Who and the Abominable Snowmen and Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion, inspiring a generation of children to become readers and writers. He died in August 2019, only weeks before the publication of his final Doctor Who short story, 'Save Yourself', in The Target Storybook.

Geoffrey Beevers reads this exciting novelisation of a classic TV adventure for the Fourth Doctor, Romana and K-9. 
 
In the great maze of the Powe Complex dwells the dreaded Nimon, a fearsome monster with immense scientific powers. 
 
The Nimon has promised to restore the Skonnan Empire to its former glory. But first it demands sacrifice - youths and maidens from the peaceful planet Aneth. 
 
The TARDIS collides with the spaceship delivering the victims, and the captured Romana is condemned to be sacrificed to the Nimon. Aided by the faithful K-9, the Doctor goes to the rescue. In the heart of the maze he confronts the Nimon and uncovers a terrifying plot to enslave the galaxy. 
Geoffrey Beevers, who played the Master in the BBC TV series, reads Terrance Dicks's novelisation of the 1979 TV serial by Anthony Read. 
 
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Reading produced by Neil Gardner/Ladbroke Audio 
Executive producer for BBC Audio: Michael Stevens

Doctor Who: The Third Monsters Collection

Five classic TV novelisations that pitch the Doctor against an array of monstrous foes. 
 
In Daleks: The Chase the First Doctor and his friends must flee from the path of a Dalek execution squad. 
 
The Macra Terror awaits the Second Doctor, Ben, Polly and Jamie within an apparently idyllic Earth colony, whilst in Doctor Who and the Web of Fear the Yeti have colonised the London Underground, at the behest of the Great Intelligence. 
 
Doctor Who and the Mutants relates the oppression of the Solonian people at the hands of Earth authorities, and in Doctor Who and the State of Decay the Doctor, Romana, Adric and K9 encounter the terrifying Great Vampire. 
 
Maureen O'Brien, Anneke Wills, David Troughton, Jon Culshaw and Geoffrey Beevers read these thrilling tales, with Nicholas Briggs as the voice of the Daleks and John Leeson as the voice of K9. 
 
Duration: 20 hours 40 mins approx. 
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'Doctor Who and the Mutants' cover image artwork © Jeff Cummins

The Original 1970s Programme Guide

The Making of Doctor Who

Journey back in time with this nostalgic audio presentation performed by Jon Culshaw, Dan Starkey, Maureen O'Brien, Louise Jameson, Katy Manning and Geoffrey Beevers. 
 
It's the 1970s, and you're invited behind the scenes of Doctor Who. You'll go on location to witness the recording of two classic TV adventures (The Sea Devils and Robot) and spend time inside a vintage BBC television studio. You'll also learn how to write a script or make a monster, 1970s-style! 
 
Authors Terrance Dicks and Malcolm Hulke will guide you through the first ten years of Doctor Who history, detailing how it was created, the people who brought it into being, and the actors who portrayed the Doctor, his friends and their monstrous enemies. 
 
Along the way you'll hear some of the Doctor's key early adventures recounted as Time Lord records, UNIT Memos, and other in-story documentation. 
 
Brought to life by an array of familiar Doctor Who voices, this celebration of the programme's early days is a delight for fans of all ages. 
 
Cover illustration by Chris Achilleos © House of Achilleos 
Readings produced by Neil Gardner/Ladbroke Audio 
Sound design by David Darlington 
Executive producer for BBC Audio: Michael Stevens 
 
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Doctor Who: Warriors of the Deep

Janet Fielding reads this action-packed novelisation of a classic TV adventure for the Fifth Doctor. 
 
When the TARDIS materialises on Earth in the year 2084, the Doctor once again encounters the Sea Devils. 
 
Formerly the masters of this planet, but now forced to live in the murky depths of the sea, their intention is to reclaim their position of domination. Aiding them in a dastardly plan to attack humanity's defences are the Silurians, also known to the Doctor of old. 
 
With deceit and subterfuge rife among the Sea Base personnel, can there be any hope for the Doctor's attempts to broker peace between humans and reptiles? 
 
Janet Fielding, who played Tegan in the BBC TV series, reads Terrance Dicks's novelisation of the 1984 TV serial by Johnny Byrne. 
 
Reading produced by Neil Gardner/Ladbroke Audio. 
Sound design by Simon Power. 
Executive producer for BBC Audio: Michael Stevens 
 
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1st, 2nd, 4th & 12th Doctor Novelisations

Doctor Who: The Alt Reality Collection

The Doctor ventures into alternative dimensions in these four exciting novelisations of TV stories. 
 
In The Mind Robber, by Peter Ling, the Second Doctor, Jamie and Zoe land in a world populated by storybook characters - but who, or what, lurks behind the fiction? 
 
In The Invisible Enemy, by Terrance Dicks, the Fourth Doctor and Leela make a terrifying journey into the Time Lord's own brain in order to confront the Nucleus of the Swarm. 
 
Warriors' Gate, by Stephen Gallagher, is the destination at the ethereal intersection between universes for the Fourth Doctor, Romana, Adric and K9, and in Twice Upon a Time, by Paul Cornell, it's a case of déjà vu for the First and Twelfth Doctors when they meet by chance in a strange yet familiar No Man's Land. 
 
Derek Jacobi, John Leeson, Jon Culshaw and Mark Gatiss read these stories of adventure in weird worlds. 
 
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"Slick and polished...immersive productions of much-loved novelisations...long may we enjoy them."

Terrance Dicks (Author) Terrance Dicks became Script Editor of Doctor Who in 1968, co-writing Patrick Troughton’s classic final serial, The War Games, and editing the show throughout the entire Jon Pertwee era to 1974. He wrote many iconic episodes and serials for the show after, including Tom Baker's first episode as the Fourth Doctor, Robot; Horror at Fang Rock in 1977; State of Decay in 1980; and the 20th anniversary special, The Five Doctors in 1983. Terrance novelised over sixty of the original Doctor Who stories for Target books, including classics like Doctor Who and the Abominable Snowmen and Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion, inspiring a generation of children to become readers and writers. He died in August 2019, only weeks before the publication of his final Doctor Who short story, ‘Save Yourself’, in The Target Storybook. Stephen Gallagher (Author) Stephen Gallagher is a British novelist and dramatist whose works include radio and TV, including Doctor Who; Mark Gatiss (Reader) Mark Gatiss is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter and novelist. He is known as a member of the comedy team The League of Gentlemen alongside Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton and co-writer Jeremy Dyson. He has both written for and acted in the TV series Doctor Who and Sherlock, the latter of which he also co-created.

3rd Doctor Novelisation

Doctor Who: The Time Monster

Jon Culshaw reads this exciting novelisation of a classic TV adventure for the Third Doctor and UNIT. 
 
Outside the bounds of this world lives Kronos, the Chronivore - a mysterious creatures that feeds on time itself. 
 
Posing as a Cambridge professor, the Master intends to use Kronos in his evil quest for power. To stop him, the Doctor and Jo must journey back in time to Ancient Atlantis and to a terrifying confrontation within the Time Vortex itself. 
 
But can even the Doctor save himself from the awesome might of the Time Monster? 
 
Jon Culshaw reads Terrance Dicks's novelisation of the 1972 TV serial by Robert Sloman, first published by Target Books in 1986. 
 
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1st, 4th, 6th Doctor Novelisations

Doctor Who: The Renegades Collection

A collection of four classic TV novelisations featuring Time Lords who fled life on Gallifrey. 
 
In The Time Meddler, the turbulent English coastline in 1066 is the scene of a troubled encounter between the Meddling Monk and the First Doctor, Steven and Vicki. 
 
In The Deadly Assassin, the Fourth Doctor returns to Gallifrey and is framed for presidential murder - but his old enemy the Master is waiting in the wings. 
 
In Shada, the Fourth Doctor and Romana visit their old friend, the retired Time Lord Professor Chronotis, at Cambridge University - but an epic adventure featuring K9 soon unfolds. 
 
In The Mark of the Rani, the TARDIS lands the Sixth Doctor and Peri in the Industrial Revolution, where renegade Time Lord the Rani is conducting unethical experiments on the human brain. 
 
Peter Purves, Geoffrey Beevers, Lalla Ward, John Leeson and Nicola Bryant are the readers of this quartet of classic novelisations. 
 
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2nd Doctor Novelisation

Doctor Who: The Seeds of Death

David Troughton reads this thrilling novelisation of a classic TV encounter between the Doctor and the Ice Warriors. 
 
Returning to Earth in the 21st Century, the Doctor, Jamie and Zoe immediately find themselves caught in the midst of a crisis. T-Mat, a form of instantaneous transportation essential to the smooth running of life on Earth - is going disastrously wrong. 
 
The Doctor discovers that the T-Mat base on the Moon has been taken over by a group of Ice Warriors, led by the villainous Slaar. With their home a desolate and dying planet, the Martian invaders see Earth as a world ripe for conquest. 
 
But before they can colonise Earth they must dramatically alter its atmosphere. And so they unleash the Seeds of Death... 
 
David Troughton reads Terrance Dicks's novelisation of the 1969 TV serial by Brian Hayles. 
 
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Doctor Who and the Nightmare of Eden

An action-packed novelisation of a classic TV adventure for the Fourth Doctor, Romana and K9. 
 
 A freak accident locks two ships together in space - and a distress call brings the Doctor, Romana and the faithful K9 onto the scene. There they discover traces of the highly addictive drug Vraxoin, and the presence of the ferocious Mandrels. 
 
 As the Doctor attempts to separate the two spaceships, he and Romana are pulled into a web of intrigue involving treacherous drug smugglers, undercover spies, and a savagely dangerous planet called Eden... 
 
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Terrance Dicks became Script Editor of Doctor Who in 1968, co-writing Patrick Troughton’s classic final serial, The War Games, and editing the show throughout the entire Jon Pertwee era to 1974. He wrote many iconic episodes and serials for the show after, including Tom Baker's first episode as the Fourth Doctor, Robot; Horror at Fang Rock in 1977; State of Decay in 1980; and the 20th anniversary special, The Five Doctors in 1983. Terrance novelised over sixty of the original Doctor Who stories for Target books, including classics like Doctor Who and the Abominable Snowmen and Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion, inspiring a generation of children to become readers and writers. He died in August 2019, only weeks before the publication of his final Doctor Who short story, ‘Save Yourself’, in The Target Storybook.

1st, 2nd, 4th & 7th Doctor Novelisations

Doctor Who: The Second Earth Adventures Collection

A collection of five classic TV novelisations featuring the Doctor's hectic adventures on Earth. 
 
"Slick and polished...immersive productions of much-loved novelisations...long may we enjoy them." - Doctor Who Magazine 
 
In Planet of Giants present day England becomes a nightmare landscape when a freak accident causes the TARDIS and its occupants to be reduced to miniature size. 
 
In The Massacre the Doctor and Steven land in 16th Century Paris, where danger stalks the streets. 
 
In The Invasion present day London has been infiltrated by International Electromatics in collaboration with the Cybermen. 
 
In The Horror of Fang Rock the TARDIS lands on a foggy island beset by death and disaster. 
 
In Delta and the Bannermen the Doctor and Mel find themselves holed up in a remote Welsh holiday camp, where several of the holidaymakers are not what they first appear... 
 
Carole Ann Ford, Peter Purves, David Troughton, Louise Jameson and Bonnie Langford read these classic tales, first published as Target Books in the 1970s and 1980s. Nicholas Briggs provides the authentic voice of the Cybermen. 
 
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Doctor Who and the Android Invasion

Geoffrey Beevers reads this exciting novelisation of a classic TV adventure for the Fourth Doctor. 
 
The Doctor and Sarah arrive safely back on Earth - or do they? Why does the mysterious soldier march straight over a cliff, and then reappear unharmed? Why are they attacked by sinister mechanics with built-in guns for hands? 
 
Why is a picturesque country village at first deserted, then filled with mindless zombies? And why are the Doctor and Sarah's best friends trying to kill them? 
 
Will they be in time to defeat the deadly Kraals and their terrifying android invasion of Earth? 
 
Geoffrey Beevers, who played the Master in the BBC TV series, reads Terrance Dicks's novelisation of the 1975 TV serial by Terry Nation. 
 
"Slick and polished...immersive productions of much-loved novelisations...long may we enjoy them." - Doctor Who Magazine 
 
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Geoffrey Beevers reads this exciting novelisation of a classic TV adventure for the Fourth Doctor. 
 
 The Doctor and Sarah arrive safely back on Earth - or do they? Why does the mysterious soldier march straight over a cliff, and then reappear unharmed? Why are they attacked by sinister mechanics with built-in guns for hands? 
 
 Why is a picturesque country village at first deserted, then filled with mindless zombies? And why are the Doctor and Sarah's best friends trying to kill them? 
 
 Will they be in time to defeat the deadly Kraals and their terrifying android invasion of Earth? 
 
 Geoffrey Beevers, who played the Master in the BBC TV series, reads Terrance Dicks's novelisation of the 1975 TV serial by Terry Nation. 
 
"Slick and polished...immersive productions of much-loved novelisations...long may we enjoy them." - Doctor Who Magazine 
 
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The Essential Terrance Dicks Volume 2

"I think if you can get a kid reading for pleasure, not because it's work, but actually reading for pleasure, it's a great step forward. It can start with me, you know, start with Dicks and work its way up to Dickens - as long as you get them reading." - Terrance Dicks 
 
For over 50 years, Terrance Dicks was the secret beating heart(s) of Doctor Who - from joining production of The Invasion in 1968 to his final short story in 2019. As the undisputed master of Doctor Who fiction, Terrance wrote 64 Target novels from his first commission in 1973 to his last, published in 1990. He helped introduce an entire generation to the pleasures of reading and writing, and his fans include Neil Gaiman, Sarah Waters, Mark Gatiss, Alastair Reynolds, Russell T Davies, Steven Moffat, Frank-Cottrell Boyce, and Robert Webb, among many others. 
 
This two-volume collection, features the very best of his Doctor Who novels as chosen by fans - from his first book, The Auton Invasion, to his masterwork, the 20th anniversary celebration story The Five Doctors, voted all-time favourite. 
 
This Volume contains, complete and unabridged: 
DOCTOR WHO AND THE GENESIS OF THE DALEKS 
DOCTOR WHO AND THE PYRAMIDS OF MARS 
DOCTOR WHO AND THE TALONS OF WENG-CHIANG 
DOCTOR WHO AND THE HORROR OF FANG ROCK 
DOCTOR WHO AND THE FIVE DOCTORS

The Essential Terrance Dicks Volume 1

"I think if you can get a kid reading for pleasure, not because it's work, but actually reading for pleasure, it's a great step forward. It can start with me, you know, start with Dicks and work its way up to Dickens - as long as you get them reading." - Terrance Dicks 
 
For over 50 years, Terrance Dicks was the secret beating heart(s) of Doctor Who - from joining production of The Invasion in 1968 to his final short story in 2019. As the undisputed master of Doctor Who fiction, Terrance wrote 64 Target novels from his first commission in 1973 to his last, published in 1990. He helped introduce an entire generation to the pleasures of reading and writing, and his fans include Neil Gaiman, Sarah Waters, Mark Gatiss, Alastair Reynolds, Russell T Davies, Steven Moffat, Frank-Cottrell Boyce, and Robert Webb, among many others. 
 
This two-volume collection, features the very best of his Doctor Who novels as chosen by fans - from his first book, The Auton Invasion, to his masterwork, the 20th anniversary celebration story The Five Doctors, voted all-time favourite. 
 
This volume contains, complete and unabridged: 
DOCTOR WHO AND THE DALEK INVASION OF EARTH 
DOCTOR WHO AND THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMEN 
DOCTOR WHO AND THE WHEEL IN SPACE 
DOCTOR WHO AND THE AUTON INVASION 
DOCTOR WHO AND THE DAY OF THE DALEKS

Doctor Who and the Face of Evil

Louise Jameson reads a gripping novelisation of a classic TV adventure for the Fourth Doctor, as played by Tom Baker. 
 
The TARDIS lands in a primeval forest, and the Doctor meets Leela, a warrior banished from her tribe. He learns that an ongoing war between the Sevateem and the Tesh was instigated by Xoanon, the god they both worship. 
 
In reality an all-powerful computer, Xoanon is possessed by a desperate madness directly related to the Doctor - one which only the Time Lord can rectify! 
 
In order to do battle with Xoanon the Doctor must escape, not only from the savage practices of the Sevateem, but also from the mind-controlling impulses of the Tesh. 
 
Louise Jameson, who played Leela in the BBC TV series, reads Terrance Dicks's unabridged novelisation of the 1977 TV serial by Chris Boucher. 
 
"Slick and polished...immersive productions of much-loved novelisations...long may we enjoy them." - Doctor Who Magazine 
 
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1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th Doctor Novelisations

Doctor Who: The Space Travel Collection

Five classic novelisations of TV stories involving space travel and adventure. 
 
In The Edge of Destruction the TARDIS stalls in space with the Doctor and friends trapped inside. 
 
In The Space Pirates the travellers are embroiled in the schemes of interplanetary raiders. 
 
In The Ark In Space the TARDIS arrives on a fully-automated space station and meet the Wirrn... 
 
In The Invasion of Time the Doctor returns to Gallifrey and encounters old friends and enemies. 
 
In Four To Doomsday the TARDIS crew meet Monarch, whose mission to Earth has a sinister purpose. 
 
William Russell, Terry Molloy, Jon Culshaw, John Leeson and Matthew Waterhouse read these classic tales, first published as Target Books in the 1970s and 1980s. 
 
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Five classic novelisations of TV stories involving space travel and adventure. 
 
 In The Edge of Destruction the TARDIS stalls in space with the Doctor and friends trapped inside. 
 
In The Space Pirates the travellers are embroiled in the schemes of interplanetary raiders. 
 
In The Ark In Space the TARDIS arrives on a fully-automated space station and meet the Wirrn... 
 
In The Invasion of Time the Doctor returns to Gallifrey and encounters old friends and enemies. 
 
In Four To Doomsday the TARDIS crew meet Monarch, whose mission to Earth has a sinister purpose. 
 
William Russell, Terry Molloy, Jon Culshaw, John Leeson and Matthew Waterhouse read these classic tales, first published as Target Books in the 1970s and 1980s. 
 
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Terrance Dicks

Jon Culshaw

Jon Culshaw reads this thrilling novelisation of a classic TV story for the Fourth Doctor. 
 
Why is the Doctor suddenly summoned to the shores of Loch Ness? Terror and panic spread as the third oil rig is smashed into the sea by a mysterious force...the monster? The controlling power must be the Zygons - alien creatures who have hidden on Earth for thousands of years, and who now feel strong enough to take over the planet. The Doctor, Sarah, Harry and UNIT have different ideas - but can they outwit the supreme cunning of the ruthless Zygons? 
 
Jon Culshaw reads Terrance Dicks's 1976 novelisation of the BBC TV serial Terror of the Zygons by Robert Banks Stewart. 
 
Reading produced by Morrison Ellis. Sound design by David Darlington. Executive Producer for BBC Audiobooks: Michael Stevens 
 
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Doctor Who and the Loch Ness Monster

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